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WRITING 8 – DISCUSSION ESSAY [2] Recording: Lean towards one view Middle-ground opinion Body 1 (neutral) - Explain why some people think that way On the one hand, it is understandable why some people propose/ believe … They believe/say, … Advocates of … might also add that …. From this perspective, …. The argument goes that … Body 2 - Explain why you side with those who say …. Notwithstanding the aforementioned arguments, I side with those who say that … Body 1 (neutral) - Explain why some people propose VIEW 1 Body 2 (neutral) - Explain why some people propose VIEW 2 Body 3 (Your opinion) ● Upon weighing both views, I would propose … ● In light of the aforementioned considerations, I would argue …
Exam question 1 Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion. Body 3 - A selective approach to closing zoos - zoos that fail to meet ethical standards and exploit animals should be shut down + released into the wild if possible + transferred to better facilities in the case of rare or endangered species. - zoos that adhere to high standards of animal welfare and engage in conservation work should be retained